Bio

Yahoon Yao

Engineer, Open Source Advocate, Tech Writer, Lifelong Learner

An IT veteran with 20+ years of experience across Linux, Cloud Computing, AWS, Ansible, Infrastructure Operations and DevOps fields.

Some keywords about me: Open Source | Linux | SRE | Cloud Computing | AWS | GCP | Terraform | Golden VM image builder | DevOps | CI/CD | Kubernetes | Python | Go | AI coding | Monitoring

Details

  • 20+ years of enterprise-level operations and management experience, specializing in infrastructure and application operations. Expert in full-chain operations management from process standardization to implementation, with solid theoretical foundation and extensive practical experience.

  • Proficient in Red Hat full product suite, skilled in Linux, Ansible, Satellite, OpenShift, OpenStack and other core tools, with full-stack operations capabilities.

  • Expert in DevOps automation and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Tekton).

  • Skilled in Python, Bash, Go for independent automation service and tool development. Proficient with AI tools (Claude, OpenCode, Skills) to improve work efficiency.

  • Excellent written and verbal expression skills, focused on knowledge standardization, codification and documentation. Strong team management, training and mentoring capabilities.

  • Self-motivated, with strong interest in emerging technologies like AI, IaaS, SRE, continuous learning and iteration.

  • Fluent in English written and verbal communication, capable of seamless cross-border collaboration.

  • Language: Mandarin (Native), English.

  • I also have a Chinese blog which has over 1.7 million visits, where I shared my knowledge and thoughts.

Certifications

  • CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator)

  • RHCA (Red Hat Certified Architect)

  • AWS Solution Architect

  • Certified Scrum Master

  • ITIL Foundation

  • Zabbix Certified Professional

  • PMI Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)

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